Life goals, age six: Become a fairy princess, live in Florida. Also, become a famous ballerina.
Life goals, age 20: Move to San Francisco’s Castro district with my girlfriend, wear Doc Martens every day, go to graduate school in something, figure out some sort of job I didn’t hate. Do anything except get married, have children and buy a house.
Life goals, age 41: Live simply and frugally in a thoroughly green, zero-waste, beautifully decorated home. Provide my husband and kids with local, sustainable food. Be a relaxed and competent parent. Be thin and well dressed. Sustain wonderful connections with my friends and community. Get some chickens.
Overall success rate: About 20%. Overall happiness rate, about 90%.
About TGFL
The name is courtesy of the incomparable Richard Berman of the Verb Factory.
The banner is courtesy of the excellent graphic designer, Teresa Chan.
The banner is courtesy of the excellent graphic designer, Teresa Chan.
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